The question I am most often asked: “..what books do you recommend?” The answer is nearly endless. I even go as far as to say that there is no such thing as a wasted read: you can always learn something.
People are often put off by that. In the spirit of being more helpful than snarky, I present my 2018 reading list. These are all great reads, so play a little book roulette and get started!
-Adam
The Power of People Skills: How to Eliminate 90% of Your HR Problems and Dramatically Increase Team and Company Morale and Performance By: Trevor Thorness
Nimble: Make Yourself and Your Company Resilient in the Age of Constant Change By: Baba Prasad Also, check out this podcast that I did with Prasad.
Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness By: Melissa Dahl
Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter By: Jennifer Dulski
The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time By: Allen Gannett Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life By: Francesca Gino
The Power of Moments:Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact By: Chip Heath
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World By: Adam Grant
Sweat Equity: Inside the New Economy of Mind and Body By: Jason Kelly
Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your and into Your Life By: Gary John Bishop
The Lean Product Playbook: How to Innovate with Minimum Viable Products and Rapid Customer Feedback By: Dan Olsen
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing By: Daniel Pink
UX Lifecycle: The Business Guide to Implementing Great Software User Experiences By: Jeremy Baines
Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation By: Tim Brown
The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations By: Gene Kim
Finding My Virginity: The New Autobiography By: Richard Branson The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable By: Patrick Lencioni
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future By: Ashlee Vance The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck:A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life By: Mark Manson Same Side Selling: A Radical Approach to Break Though Sales Barriers By: Ian Altman The Trusted Advisor By: David Maister The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business By: Charles Duhigg
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